Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

ARROYO SECO (ASRC1)

Lat: 36.23548°NLon: 121.47988°WElev: 879.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Arroyo Seco CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:49pm until February 18, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:49pm until February 18, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then rain showers. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain showers likely before 7am, then rain and snow likely between 7am and 8am, then snow likely after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 1am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then rain showers. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain showers likely before 7am, then rain and snow likely between 7am and 8am, then snow likely after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Arroyo Seco CA
 36.22°N 121.59°W (Elev. 3901 ft)
12:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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